One of my goals when I began Camella's Cupboard was Blessing Boxes. I wanted to have a way for families to access food anytime. I planned to set up Blessing Boxes but it wasn't until 2022 that I was finally able to get that goal accomplished.
For those not familiar with the concept, Blessing Boxes are mini free-standing food pantries that allow families to pick up food discretely 24/7. The boxes also allow donors to put non-perishable items in the box at their convenience.
The idea behind the boxes is "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can."
Special Thanks to Boy Scout Alex Rigdon, who built 4 Blessing Boxes for his Eagle Scout project.
Our first Blessing Box has been placed at Walnut Hill Church in New Milford. Walnut Hill is located at 19 Dorwin Hill Road. To access the box, turn into the church parking lot and drive around toward the back of the church. You will find the box on the Northwest Corner of the church.
If you are in need, please select some items that will help you. If you are able to leave items, place your donation directly in the box.
NO PERISHABLES, no dented or damaged cans, and no items that are past the use by/best by date.
You can also place non-food items like diapers and wipes, feminine hygiene products, and personal hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.
All users of the box do so at their own risk.
We have 3 boxes we'd like to place elsewhere in New Milford. If you own a business or are part of an organization that would like to host a box, please let us know.
For those not familiar with the concept, Blessing Boxes are mini free-standing food pantries that allow families to pick up food discretely 24/7. The boxes also allow donors to put non-perishable items in the box at their convenience.
The idea behind the boxes is "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can."
Special Thanks to Boy Scout Alex Rigdon, who built 4 Blessing Boxes for his Eagle Scout project.
Our first Blessing Box has been placed at Walnut Hill Church in New Milford. Walnut Hill is located at 19 Dorwin Hill Road. To access the box, turn into the church parking lot and drive around toward the back of the church. You will find the box on the Northwest Corner of the church.
If you are in need, please select some items that will help you. If you are able to leave items, place your donation directly in the box.
NO PERISHABLES, no dented or damaged cans, and no items that are past the use by/best by date.
You can also place non-food items like diapers and wipes, feminine hygiene products, and personal hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.
All users of the box do so at their own risk.
We have 3 boxes we'd like to place elsewhere in New Milford. If you own a business or are part of an organization that would like to host a box, please let us know.
